Ford C-MAX, registered in 2005
74.5% pass rate
from 20,449 tests between October 2010 and September 2011
(20% better than other 2005 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford C-MAX is unusually good or bad.
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9.8% fail on
Tyres
(28% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 7.2% fail on Tread depth (41% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Condition (23% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Size / type (44% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.0098% fail on Valve stem
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9.3% fail on
Lighting and signalling
(38% better than other 2005 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2005 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Registration plate (10% better than other 2005 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Headlamps
(30% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Headlamp (29% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.0049% fail on Matched pair
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0.96% fail on
Position lamps
(63% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.87% fail on Front lamps (64% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.024% fail on All position lamps
- 0.61% fail on Stop lamp (79% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Direction indicators
(85% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Flashing type
(85% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Side repeaters (57% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Individual lamps (90% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.054% fail on Direction indicators (93% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.0049% fail on Tell tales
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0.33% fail on
Flashing type
(85% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Fog lamp
(67% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Fog lamp (67% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Tell tale
- 0.17% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Horn (51% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.0098% fail on
Hazard warning
(79% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.0049% fail on Lamp
- 0.0049% fail on Tell tale
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5.3% fail on
Brakes
(16% better than other 2005 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Hub components
(29% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Brake pads (41% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Brake discs (42% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.020% fail on Brake linings
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2.0% fail on
Brake performance
(34% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.92% fail on Front wheels
- 0.81% fail on Parking brake performance (40% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Rear wheels (45% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.015% fail on Brake operation
- 0.31% fail on ABS
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0.14% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(80% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.088% fail on
Components
(86% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Hoses (74% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.015% fail on Pipes (96% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Leaks
- 0.015% fail on Operation
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0.088% fail on
Components
(86% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.059% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.059% fail on
Pedal
- 0.054% fail on Anti-slip
- 0.0049% fail on Condition
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0.059% fail on
Pedal
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0.049% fail on
Parking brake
(87% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.049% fail on Condition (87% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.034% fail on
Mechanical components
(82% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Cable (83% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.0049% fail on Linkage
- 0.029% fail on Restricted movement (71% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.0098% fail on Additional braking devices
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3.1% fail on
Hub components
(29% worse than other 2005 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(37% better than other 2005 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Washers (12% better than other 2005 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Wipers (61% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Windscreen
- 0.073% fail on Mirrors (66% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Bonnet
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3.4% fail on
Suspension
(59% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.89% fail on
Wheel bearings
(54% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Rear (91% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Front
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0.82% fail on
Coil springs
(67% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.82% fail on Condition (67% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.0049% fail on Location
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0.70% fail on
Shock absorbers
(44% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.70% fail on Condition (44% worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.55% fail on
Suspension arms
(60% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Pins / bushes (61% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Attachment
- 0.0098% fail on Condition
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0.23% fail on
Drive shafts
(90% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Front drive shafts
(90% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Constant velocity joints (90% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Front drive shafts
(90% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(83% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Linkage (82% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Pins / bushes (89% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.0049% fail on Attachment
- 0.098% fail on Front suspension joints (78% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.034% fail on
Tie bars / rods
- 0.024% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.0049% fail on Condition
- 0.0049% fail on Attachment
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0.024% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.024% fail on Pins / bushes
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0.020% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.020% fail on Suspension unit
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0.015% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.0098% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.0049% fail on Attachment
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0.0098% fail on
Macpherson strut
(84% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.0098% fail on Condition (84% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.0049% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.0049% fail on Pins / bushes
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0.0049% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.0049% fail on Component mounting
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0.89% fail on
Wheel bearings
(54% worse than other 2005 cars)
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0.76% fail on
Fuel and exhaust
(63% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.31% fail on Turbo
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0.21% fail on
Spark ignition
(47% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Catalyst (47% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Exhaust system (85% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.078% fail on
Fuel system
(64% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Cap
- 0.029% fail on System (75% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.0098% fail on Pipe
- 0.0049% fail on Tank
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0.31% fail on
Compression ignition
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0.66% fail on
Steering
(77% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.46% fail on
Steering system
(83% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Steering rack (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Track rod end (95% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Ball joint (92% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Steering arm (88% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.0049% fail on Drag link end
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0.19% fail on
Power steering
- 0.059% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.049% fail on Pump (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.049% fail on Other components
- 0.039% fail on Operation
- 0.0098% fail on Drive system
- 0.0049% fail on Rams
- 0.0098% fail on Locking devices
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0.0049% fail on
Steering control
- 0.0049% fail on Steering column
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0.46% fail on
Steering system
(83% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.62% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.62% fail on Registration plate
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0.46% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.41% fail on Condition (36% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Attachment
- 0.015% fail on Requirements
- 0.0049% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.45% fail on
Road wheels
- 0.26% fail on Condition
- 0.19% fail on Attachment
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0.17% fail on
Body and structure
(39% better than other 2005 cars)
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0.078% fail on
Doors
- 0.054% fail on Passengers front
- 0.015% fail on Passengers other
- 0.0098% fail on Drivers
- 0.049% fail on Body condition (54% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Body security
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0.015% fail on
Seats
- 0.015% fail on Drivers
- 0.0049% fail on Load security (class v)
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0.0049% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.0049% fail on Chassis
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0.078% fail on
Doors
Read the Honest John Review
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Ford C-MAX 2003
Best entry and egress of any car anywhere. Excellent front seat comfort.
